It is an opportunity for personal growth and development of the young person who participates. As the youth participants learn to do and do to learn, we provide opportunities for young people to develop character, learn to share, cooperate and develop life skills. – web description.

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The fair consists of a variety of shows that will be evaluated by a judge, allowing the youth to receive knowledge on how to improve their livestock. Another part is self-evaluation judging that takes place with inside exhibits.

This one-day workshop offers six hours of an INTRODUCTORY, hands-on learning opportunity for small business. Boost the accuracy of your small business accounting. In this session you will learn how to set up a company file, set up customers, employees and ventors, track accounts payable and receivable, reconcile accounts, and create reports. more...

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QuickBooks is a tool you can use to automate the tasks you will need to perform as a business owner to document and track the accounting activity of your existing business, or to set up a new business. It is designed for PC users only.

"Take Control of Your Finances" is a workshop that offers information to those who are unemployed, underemployed, laid-off or dislocated. Its focus is to help attendees reduce the stress that often comes with these situations by developing a plan to continue to meet their needs until a new job opportunity develops. Topics include: filing for unemployment benefits, resources available to help with employment search, talking with family about finances, developing a budget, prioritizing debts, contacting creditors, avoiding scams and predatory lenders, considering available community resources and more.

The program is operated in collaboration with Business and Industry under a state contract with the Department of Economic Development. Local Career Centers work with Extension specialists to serve individuals and arrange the seminars.

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To participate you must be registered with jobs.mo.gov. Please visit their website to create an account.To register for the class, contact Missouri Career Center (660) 530-5627.

The workshops are offered every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 – 11:30 AM at the Missouri Career Center in Sedalia, (215 E. 5th St.) and every 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:30 – 3:30 PM at the Saline County Extension Center in Marshall(353 S. Lafayette). Class size is limited and individual sessions with fewer than six registered attendees will be cancelled, so please register well before your preferred date and location.

A collaboration of agencies, organizations, educational institutions, non-profits, faith communities and volunteers, headed by AARP and University of Missouri Extension will plan and host the 2014 Kansas City Area Grandfamilies Conference. The planning committee will meet on a regular basis, leading up to the conference which will be held on October 17, 2014.

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The 2014 Grandfamilies Conference planning committee meets on a regular basis to handle all details leading up to the conference on October 17, 2014.

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Community members who wish to participate on the planning committee for the 2014 Grandfamilies Conference may contact the University of Missouri Extension Center at 816-407-3490 for more information.

Tai Chi for Arthritis is an easy and effective exercise class, integrating the mind and body, that improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance. The class is based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program supported by the Arthritis Foundation of America.

Free workshops to help you keep control of family finances while you are laid off are available. Managing and budgeting your bills and your money until a new job opportunity appears is less stressful when you have a plan.

This training will cover the new intermediate features of Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn to develop more advanced formulas and to apply absolute and relative cell references. In addition, they will learn to link cells between multiple worksheets. Learn how to sort and filter data. Participants will also learn how to create, modify, and print a chart within an Excel spreadsheet. more...

A training program to help you discover the natural Missouri by developing your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist educator or recreations specialist. You'll gain a wealth of natural science information in classes given by some of Missouri's finest biologists and build new friendships with others who share a love of Missouri's outdoors. more...

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Introduction and Orientation to the Missouri Master Naturalist program. What will happen during the 12 weeks of training. Includes a discussion of volunteer opportunities and the expectations of a Master Naturalist. Specialists from MDC and MU Extension.

Focus on Kids is a state-mandated class for divorcing and/or never married parents who have a court case for custody, child support or visitation. The 2.5 hour class is held monthly in Clinton. Pre-registration is required. Fee is $35.

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Focus on Kids is a state-mandated program for divorcing and never-married parents. Co-parenting skills are taught. Parents are encouraged to be civil and business-like with each other to benefit their children.

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Call Verlinda at 660-885-5556 for pre-registration information. Cash, money orders and credit card payments are accepted for the $35 fee.

Each workshop will vary, but content will focus on one or more of these topics:Preservation method to use for highest quality and safety in home preserved foods.Solutions to common canning problems.Hands-on experience with new recipes and sources of the latest research—each workshop will feature differentprocesses and use different produce (chosen by availability).

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This class will focus on water bath canning of salsa.

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Please call the Pulaski County MU Extension Office at 573-774-6177 or email Mischelle at weiblem@missouri.edu.

This program is a teaching guide designed to be the core of a community tenant education program. Rent Smart stresses information that can help participants succeed as tenants and avoid confrontations and legal hassles. The program includes guidelines and worksheets for participants and uses role-playing exercises to train participants in conflict resolution as part of responsible renting.

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Determining How Much Rent a Family Can AffordBudgeting BasicsCredit, Debt, and Credit Scores

Tai Chi for Arthritis is an easy, effective and safe exercise program based on a form of Tai Chi. The program helps improve flexibility, muscle strength, increase heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improve balance, and integrate the mind and body. The program is supported by the Arthritis Foundation.